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pillow layout for king size bed

6 years ago

looking for ways to layout the pillows on a king size bed

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Judy Mishkin

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

on a king bed i like the look of a 'log' in front but honestly they are nasty things to have to move every day; they can weigh a ton and its hard to find a place to dump them every night that you won't trip over in the dark. like a cabel toss, but without the kilt. mine lasted one week before i gave it the heave ho. my husband would have tossed it the first day but he was trying not to hurt my feelings.

we stick with one decorative sham (needed to read in bed) and then the pillows we sleep with. happens my husband and i both prefer two thin ones to one thick one so it all balances nicely.

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BeverlyFLADeziner
6 years ago
I like the 3,2,1 layout
torreykm
6 years ago
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Hello -we have this very simple linen light light green duvet. I think this PANTONE color is similar (our duvet might even be a tad lighter). Our walls are grey. I also attached our rug that is under the bed. I am looking for ideas for shams, throw pillows, lumbar pillows etc. Any ideas for color/design/fabric? Number of pillows? I love pillows!! THANK YOU
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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
6 years ago
The small pillows aren't positioned properly but this is the summer quilt, shams and small pillows. The winter quilt below (sorry, I don't have better pictures) has matching shams and the three pillows you can see behind Jason.
cheryl g thanked ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
Jane Gray
6 years ago
I am not a designer, but I will have to say that I love the orange sham...er, Jason, that you have on the winter quilt ;). Best of luck and enjoy decorating your bed! (And be sure to get Jason's approval!)
Bevthebrit
6 years ago
Wow, Jason is a handsome boy.
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Michelle Scott for Ethan Allen - Laguna Niguel, CA
6 years ago
There are many ways to dress a bed these days, and part of what should be considered is the style of the bed, and bedding to be used.
cheryl g thanked Michelle Scott for Ethan Allen - Laguna Niguel, CA
tatts
6 years ago
There is no "pillow layout".

One on the left and one on the right. Anything else is just litter.
everdebz
6 years ago
Jason reminds me of my Butterscotch.... and you let him help pick out the golden pillows?! ;-)
everdebz
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
There's a really pretty turquoise of this set - just showing the informal bolster.... wondering if this is for sofa too? I sure don't know.
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Annie Santulli Designs
6 years ago
Michelle Scott is right.....the more traditional the more pillows!
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
6 years ago
IMO one decorative pillow per side and the other 2 should be ones you use to sleep, I hate having to remove a bunch of pillows to go to bed.
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M&M Interiors
6 years ago
I love pretty pillows but in reality too many can end up being a bit cumbersome when you have to take them on and off everyday. I am a fan of adding a decorative shams and a bolster, and keeping it simple.
cheryl g
Original Author
6 years ago
pretty and clean looking I like it thanks1

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